SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6005

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

As of January 20, 2014

Title: An act relating to eliminating the human resources director.

Brief Description: Eliminating the human resources director.

Sponsors: Senators Roach and Hasegawa; by request of Office of Financial Management.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Governmental Operations: 1/21/14.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Staff: Sam Thompson (786-7413)

Background: A 2011 act eliminated the Department of Personnel, dividing its powers and duties between the Office of Financial Management (OFM) and the Department of Enterprise Services, and creating the human resources director within OFM. The human resources director has several administrative functions, including assisting in setting state employee compensation, salaries, and benefits.

Summary of Bill: The human resources director position in OFM is eliminated. The director of OFM and the director of the state Health Care Authority must perform functions exercised by the human resources director.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.